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Stronger Santa Ana Winds to Return, With Extreme' Upgrade Possible

Southern California faces dangerous fire conditions due to high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation, with the fire risk potentially escalating this week.

'Life threatening' windstorm triggers wildfire in Southern California

Southern California faces extreme fire danger due to strong winds and dry conditions, leading to evacuations and large brush fire containment efforts.

New fires erupt around L.A. County as Thursday brings more dangerous weather

Southern California is experiencing a critical fire danger with red flag warnings persisting and new fires threatening the region.

As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger 'about as bad as it gets'

Extreme fire danger continues in Los Angeles due to high winds and ongoing wildfires, with extensive damage reported and evacuation orders in place.

California prepares for possible new fires as winds create conditions for explosive growth'

Severe winds and bone-dry conditions are creating a heightened risk for new wildfires in Southern California.
Los Angeles faces critical fire danger as firefighters contend with existing blazes and new threats.

Map: Where Southern California's three big wildfires are burning

Unusually hot weather has fueled multiple wildfires in Southern California, prompting evacuations and increased danger warnings from officials.

Stronger Santa Ana Winds to Return, With Extreme' Upgrade Possible

Southern California faces dangerous fire conditions due to high winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation, with the fire risk potentially escalating this week.

'Life threatening' windstorm triggers wildfire in Southern California

Southern California faces extreme fire danger due to strong winds and dry conditions, leading to evacuations and large brush fire containment efforts.

New fires erupt around L.A. County as Thursday brings more dangerous weather

Southern California is experiencing a critical fire danger with red flag warnings persisting and new fires threatening the region.

As high winds bear down on LA, forecasters call fire danger 'about as bad as it gets'

Extreme fire danger continues in Los Angeles due to high winds and ongoing wildfires, with extensive damage reported and evacuation orders in place.

California prepares for possible new fires as winds create conditions for explosive growth'

Severe winds and bone-dry conditions are creating a heightened risk for new wildfires in Southern California.
Los Angeles faces critical fire danger as firefighters contend with existing blazes and new threats.

Map: Where Southern California's three big wildfires are burning

Unusually hot weather has fueled multiple wildfires in Southern California, prompting evacuations and increased danger warnings from officials.
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Another Arctic blast to hit the US as deadly Santa Ana winds return

An Arctic blast is hitting the Eastern US, bringing dangerously low temperatures and heavy snowfall impacts this week.

Los Angeles Faces a Particularly Dangerous Situation' for Wildfire Weather

California faces critical fire weather due to a powerful Santa Ana wind event, especially affecting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties this week.

How Bad is the L.A. Forecast, and When Will Firefighters Catch a Break?

Los Angeles faces critical fire danger due to intensifying Santa Ana winds and dry conditions.

Wildfire season isn't over in SoCal. Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger

Southern California's wildfire season extends into December, with elevated fire danger due to dry conditions and strong winds.

Another Arctic blast to hit the US as deadly Santa Ana winds return

An Arctic blast is hitting the Eastern US, bringing dangerously low temperatures and heavy snowfall impacts this week.

Los Angeles Faces a Particularly Dangerous Situation' for Wildfire Weather

California faces critical fire weather due to a powerful Santa Ana wind event, especially affecting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties this week.

How Bad is the L.A. Forecast, and When Will Firefighters Catch a Break?

Los Angeles faces critical fire danger due to intensifying Santa Ana winds and dry conditions.

Wildfire season isn't over in SoCal. Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger

Southern California's wildfire season extends into December, with elevated fire danger due to dry conditions and strong winds.
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#climate-change

Dangerous winds prompt Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers. Here's where

Southern California faces a life-threatening windstorm, prompting power outages as a safety measure against wildfire risks.

Fire danger continues into the weekend in Brooklyn; FDNY report over 230 brushfires in the last 2 weeks

Brooklyn faces significant fire danger as over 230 brushfires reported in two weeks, prompting a fire weather watch and a state-issued burn ban.

A hot start to October will greet the Bay Area, and some won't feel relief for a week

The Bay Area is experiencing unseasonably hot temperatures, reaching triple digits due to high pressure and offshore winds, with severe fire danger warnings.

This Is Shaping Up to Be One of the Driest Januarys on Record In San Francisco

January 2025 is poised to be one of the driest in San Francisco history due to an atmospheric blocking pattern, intensifying fire dangers in Southern California.

Dangerous winds prompt Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers. Here's where

Southern California faces a life-threatening windstorm, prompting power outages as a safety measure against wildfire risks.

Fire danger continues into the weekend in Brooklyn; FDNY report over 230 brushfires in the last 2 weeks

Brooklyn faces significant fire danger as over 230 brushfires reported in two weeks, prompting a fire weather watch and a state-issued burn ban.

A hot start to October will greet the Bay Area, and some won't feel relief for a week

The Bay Area is experiencing unseasonably hot temperatures, reaching triple digits due to high pressure and offshore winds, with severe fire danger warnings.

This Is Shaping Up to Be One of the Driest Januarys on Record In San Francisco

January 2025 is poised to be one of the driest in San Francisco history due to an atmospheric blocking pattern, intensifying fire dangers in Southern California.
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Southern California's extreme heat might finally come to an end

A cooling trend in Southern California is expected, but excessive heat and fire danger conditions remain critical.

Cold Monday morning will give way to possible record warmth mid-week, meteorologists say

Boston may experience record-high temperatures this week, particularly on Election Day.

Second storm of the week remains on track to hit Bay Area and is expected to bring dangerous winds

Strong offshore winds could create fire hazards after rain ends this weekend in the Bay Area.

Bay Area fire danger increases, and expected rain appears unlikely

A low-pressure system over the Bay Area has led to confirmed dangerous fire conditions instead of anticipated rain.

Onset of weekend will bring a wind advisory to Bay Area, but fire danger considered low

Upcoming winds in the Bay Area are not expected to pose fire risks due to recent rains and moisture levels.

Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia's south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages

Australia's southeast faces extreme fire dangers with record-high Christmas temperatures.

Southern California's extreme heat might finally come to an end

A cooling trend in Southern California is expected, but excessive heat and fire danger conditions remain critical.

Cold Monday morning will give way to possible record warmth mid-week, meteorologists say

Boston may experience record-high temperatures this week, particularly on Election Day.

Second storm of the week remains on track to hit Bay Area and is expected to bring dangerous winds

Strong offshore winds could create fire hazards after rain ends this weekend in the Bay Area.

Bay Area fire danger increases, and expected rain appears unlikely

A low-pressure system over the Bay Area has led to confirmed dangerous fire conditions instead of anticipated rain.

Onset of weekend will bring a wind advisory to Bay Area, but fire danger considered low

Upcoming winds in the Bay Area are not expected to pose fire risks due to recent rains and moisture levels.

Extreme heat and bushfire risk across Australia's south-east on Christmas and Boxing days as Grampians blaze rages

Australia's southeast faces extreme fire dangers with record-high Christmas temperatures.
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#evacuations

Eaton Fire Near Pasadena Doubles in Size Amid High Winds

Eaton fire near Pasadena is rapidly expanding, threatening tens of thousands of residents with evacuations in place.

Hundreds evacuated in California city after brush fire grows out of control

A fast-moving brush fire in Oakland damaged structures and led to evacuations, drawing significant emergency response efforts.

Map: Mountain Fire evacuations in Ventura County

A Ventura County brush fire ignited on November 6, 2024, rapidly growing to 1,000 acres and resulting in evacuations.

Eaton Fire Near Pasadena Doubles in Size Amid High Winds

Eaton fire near Pasadena is rapidly expanding, threatening tens of thousands of residents with evacuations in place.

Hundreds evacuated in California city after brush fire grows out of control

A fast-moving brush fire in Oakland damaged structures and led to evacuations, drawing significant emergency response efforts.

Map: Mountain Fire evacuations in Ventura County

A Ventura County brush fire ignited on November 6, 2024, rapidly growing to 1,000 acres and resulting in evacuations.
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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 9

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently burning on private land with an undetermined cause and containment status.

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California homes and forces thousands to flee

Southern California is facing severe fire danger due to the Mountain Fire, leading to evacuations and damage in Ventura County.

Breaking: Assist/bdc/rogers Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Dec. 10

A new wildfire named Assist/bdc/rogers has emerged in San Bernardino County, with unknown containment and cause as of December 10.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 9

A new wildfire in Los Angeles County is currently burning on private land with an undetermined cause and containment status.

Fast-moving wildfire threatens Southern California homes and forces thousands to flee

Southern California is facing severe fire danger due to the Mountain Fire, leading to evacuations and damage in Ventura County.

Breaking: Assist/bdc/rogers Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Dec. 10

A new wildfire named Assist/bdc/rogers has emerged in San Bernardino County, with unknown containment and cause as of December 10.
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#pgampe

PG&E power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning could impact voting locations

PG&E warns 15,000 customers of possible power shutoffs due to dry and windy conditions, impacting areas during the upcoming election.

Planned PG&E power shutdown now targeting 20,000 customers

PG&E's power shutdown is a safety measure due to high fire danger from strong offshore winds.

PG&E power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning could impact voting locations

PG&E warns 15,000 customers of possible power shutoffs due to dry and windy conditions, impacting areas during the upcoming election.

Planned PG&E power shutdown now targeting 20,000 customers

PG&E's power shutdown is a safety measure due to high fire danger from strong offshore winds.
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'Be vigilant': As rain heads for Bay Area, fire danger still a concern for firefighters

Firefighters caution that rain does not end fire season, with risks returning quickly after storms due to weather patterns.
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Major heat wave expected to broil much of California over Fourth of July week

Get ready for a major heat wave across California over Fourth of July week with triple-digit temperatures, posing risks of record-breaking heat and very high fire danger.

California wildfire risk will escalate with arrival of notorious 'diablo wind'

A major 'diablo wind' is expected in Northern California, heightening wildfire risk with low humidity and strong gusts.

Major heat wave expected to broil much of California over Fourth of July week

Get ready for a major heat wave across California over Fourth of July week with triple-digit temperatures, posing risks of record-breaking heat and very high fire danger.

California wildfire risk will escalate with arrival of notorious 'diablo wind'

A major 'diablo wind' is expected in Northern California, heightening wildfire risk with low humidity and strong gusts.
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Cal Fire officials suspend burn permits east of Sacramento as wildfire danger increases

Cal Fire suspends burn permits in state-managed areas east of Sacramento due to high fire danger.

Good Morning, News: Red Flag Warning, Measles in MultCo, and Pangea-Era Dino Bones Found

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